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  • Lysosomes: The Cell's Digestion and Recycling Center
    The organelle that contains enzymes used to digest food, other molecules, and old worn-out cell parts is the lysosome.

    Here's why:

    * Lysosomes are like the cell's recycling center. They are membrane-bound sacs filled with powerful hydrolytic enzymes.

    * These enzymes break down:

    * Food particles that have been taken into the cell.

    * Worn-out organelles that are no longer functioning properly.

    * Cellular debris that needs to be removed.

    * Foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses.

    Let me know if you'd like to know more about lysosomes!

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